Khadim Sagnan

This Senegalese defensive midfielder is an untiring force whose surgical tackling and dominant heading make him a nightmare for opponents, despite his occasional clunkiness in close-quarters duels. He insists on eating a raw, unpeeled carrot right before kickoff to "see the ball better," leaving his teammates both perplexed and amused. Despite his odd quirk, he relies on an aggressive style and elite defensive IQ that make him invaluable at the back.